Geography BA

at King's College London

Structure
Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

This is a three-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 360 credits.

Year 1

Required modules

In the first year you will have an average of 28.5 hours in scheduled learning and teaching activities per 15 credit module. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

You are required to take the following modules:

• The Changing Natural Environment I (15 credits)
• Geographical Foundations I: the making of the modern world I (15 credits)
• Geographical Foundations II: challenges of the modern world (15 credits)
• Principles of Geographical Inquiry (30 credits)
• Geography in Action (15 credits)
• Geography Tutorials: Critical Thinking & Techniques (30 credits)

Year 2

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• Field Research in Human & Development Geography (30 credits)
• BA Geography Research Tutorials (15 credits)
• Geographical Research Skills (15 credits)

Please note that second year field research modules will typically have a week of intensive teaching on a residential field trip, as well as preparatory/follow-up sessions.

Year 3

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• Pathways to Impact: Geographical Research & Public Policy (15 credits)
• Independent Geographical Study, IGS (30 credits)

The IGS module is a piece of individual research, which is supported on a one-to-one basis by a supervisor from within the Geography department.

Subject requirements
Required subjects:
None.

Preferred subjects:
None.
A-Levels

Required grades:
AAB

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

Notes:
If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Full time tuition fees UK:
The UK tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government’s cap.

Full time tuition fees International:
The International tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is £21,840 per year.

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

Geography at degree level provides a broad education leading to a range of opportunities to pursue a career doing further research or employment in a range of sectors, from London’s financial services industries to non-governmental organisations in areas such as development and environmental justice. King’s Careers Service ensures that a very high percentage of graduates find suitable employment on leaving the course.